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 Coheed & Cambria's Masterpiece. Jan 25, 2010
The third album from Coheed & Cambria and fourth installment in their on-going saga finds the band making the transition from independent to major label. Rest assured, though, as the band's unique brand of prog-rock - complete with frontman Claudio Sanchez's signature Geddy Lee-esque vocal delivery - remains intact among the fifteen tracks that make up the epic rock opera that is "Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness."
With riffs as large as its singer's hair and melodies that carry the weight of the ambitious subject matter at hand, Coheed's third album is undoubtedly the band's most accessible and, incidentally, best album to date. Here, the band's focus on prog-heavy rock with sci-fi and comic book influences comes to full fruition, with the band exploring and excelling in multiple genres. From the folky "Always & Never" to the full-on Led Zeppelin-inspired "Welcome Home" (perhaps one of the best metal songs in years), Coheed & Cambria master the dynamics and make them all work as one cohesive piece. Elsewhere, cuts such as "Ten Speed (Of God's Blood and Burial)" and "The Suffering" find the band embracing its punk roots in a way that is fresh and true to the tone of the rest of the album. Despite the fact that its storyline may be a bit much to follow, you don't have to worry, as the music is good enough to sustain interest.
From beginning to end, "Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One" is an album that never lets up or loses its steam. It serves as proof that a high concept band can make the shift to a major label and still manage to keep their integrity and inspiration intact. It's also a testament to just how unique and talented a band Coheed & Cambria is. Beyond all the experimentation and fantasy is a band that marches to the beat of its own drum and has found a way to rock with the best of them.
My favorite album by Coheed and Cambria Dec 23, 2009
Based on Claudio Sanchez's graphic novel of the same name, this album by Coheed and Cambria far surpasses the others. It wraps up the story of the Amory Wars and also goes into Sanchez's own mind.
Most of songs are heavier than previous Co&Ca albums, making it comparatively more metal and less alternative. The band also did better with the guitar riffs, giving the more substance and less of that staticy sound that dominates Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 and The Second Stage Turbine Blade.
The epitomy of concept albums.
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Words cannot describe this album's awesomeness! Sep 12, 2009
This is definitely Coheed's best album and probably also their most accessible for an introduction to Coheed if you've never listened to them before. Most people should recognize "Welcome Home" and although it's a good song, it's not their only good song on this album. Quite the contrary. Key tracks for the average listener: "Always & Never", "Ten Speed (Of God's Blood and Burial)", "Once Upon Your Dead Body", and "Wake Up". Key tracks for the Prog kids: The last four songs on the album collectively known as "The Willing Well" mini-saga. In simple terms, this mini-saga will blow your mind.
 Not their best album Apr 25, 2009
I am sorry, but in my honest opinion "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth.." is their only real good album. That album is phenominal! Probably my current favorite album, period. No other album of theirs currently measures up, including this one.
I am sure it has worth, considering it is their highest selling album, however I stand firm in believing the above. If you want to hear Coheed and Cambria at their best, purchase "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth.."
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